ERO

FM PT 24 - Preparations for RRC 04/05

The WGFM is the leading CEPT/ECC working group responsible for regulatory and technical preparations for RRC04/05 (which includes the revision of the Stockholm Agreement (1961)). The FM24 has been assigned the followint tasks.

development of the harmonized CEPT views concerning planning for digital broadcasting (DVB-T and T-DAB),
development of the CEPT contributions to ITU TG 6-8, development of the planning criteria and planning method(s) as well as the procedures for transition from analogue to all-digital future
consideration of the sharing and compatibility issues relevant for CEPT preparations for the RRC04/05
preparatory planning exercises for CEPT countries, including data collection and development of the planning tools,
preparation of the draft ECPs and CEPT Briefs on the agenda items of RRC04/05 for approval by WGFM
to monitor and disseminate information concerning the state of implementation of DVB-T and T-DAB in the CEPT countries in the bands relevant for the RRC04/05
to co-operate with the EBU and other relevant international groups and regional organisations, as appropriate, on the above mentioned items

Working Group RRC-06 is now responsible for the preparation of RRC-06. The first meeting of the Working Group RRC-06 was 20-21 September 2004 in Budapest.

Meetings

Start	End	Meeting	Location
12/10/10	15/10/10	FM22-M34	ECO, Copenhagen

Ongoing work

- Practical issues surrounding monitoring sites
- Noise floor measurements
- SHF monitoring campaign
- Interference to aeronautical service
- FM-BC deviation and MPX power measurements
- DVB-T coverage measurements
- On-site inspections
- Practical considerations for mobile monitoring stations
- Radio monitoring reporting form
- Measurement of Disturbance Fields from Telecommunications Systems and Networks
- WEB portal for fixed monitoring stations
- Block edge mask measurements
- Automatic data collection in the HF range
- Monitoring campaign on SRD frequencies
- Interference in 2G/3G networks due to repeaters
- Interference caused by plasma displays
- Unmanned Aircrafts for spectrum monitoring

In preparation for the RRC CEPT is developing a number of European Common Proposals (ECP). Click here for the current list of draft ECPs.

Further information may be obtained from the chairman of the FM PT24.

See also Terms of Reference (ToR) for the FM WG and the related project team

TVA files, information on differences of opinion regarding the analogue TV stations as well as the calculation of interference on the test points can be found on the ERO FTP server.

News & Events